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A steep connecting trail between 14ers.


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Map Key

1.5

Miles

2.4

KM

Point to Point

14,149' 4,313 m

High

13,521' 4,121 m

Low

600' 183 m

Up

629' 192 m

Down

16%

Avg Grade (9°)

45%

Max Grade (24°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

The Missouri Gulch Trail trailhead is often closed several miles down the road during winter.

The land manager requests dogs be leashed. Few owners follow this rule.

Description

From Mt. Belford, Mt. Oxford's summit is 1.5 miles away. From the summit, hike south to about 14,000 ft before angling left toward a clear saddle. It gets steep here and is killer on the way back up. Hike down some clear trail and then talus to reach the 13,500 saddle. Enjoy the brief flat terrain before starting up toward Mt. Oxford. Follow the trail and reach some rocks at 14,000, following the rocky path up to the summit.

Flora & Fauna

Up this high you won't see too much. Wildflowers, marmots, pika...and mountain goats if you're lucky.

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Shared By:

Tyler Prince

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Photos

Walking towards Oxford.
Feb 19, 2024 near St. Elmo, CO
Making our way towards Belford.
Feb 19, 2024 near St. Elmo, CO
View of the Sawatch Range from Mt. Belford's summit.
Apr 3, 2015 near Buena V…, CO

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Sep 6, 2020
MtnDanSW
Sep 27, 2018
Jordan Frdnmkr
Slog between two 14ers. Returning up Belford sucks. 1.5mi
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